Indiana political shifts threaten reapportionment reform
The piece argues a Democratic majority will push to elect a U S Senator in place of Pratt and repeal Indiana’s controversial legislative apportionment. It praises the party’s statewide win, notes gerrymandered districts, then shifts to Washington gossip about the upcoming season and Postmaster General Jewell, describing public interest and social attention.
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United States Senate
Pratt
Hempricks
Indiana
United States
General Assembly
Washington
Courier Journal
Jewell
Republicans Lose Ground in Ohio Congressional Districts
The Western Reserve holds three districts with eleven Republican counties each voting strongly. Democrats won two seats in the latest election, Messie Wilson and Payne, a notable shift. More organization could have secured all districts except Garfield's, possibly with an Independent Republican challenge supported by Democrats.
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Western Reserve
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Messie
Wilson
Payne
Garfield
Burnt District results show Claypool ahead in Wayne County Indiana
Wayne county Indiana in the Burnt District recorded a 700 majority for Republican Congress candidate Claypool. State Senator Baxter shows a 5 vote majority due to a miscounted tally of 12 votes for rival Jeffries to be corrected and seated.
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Indiana
Claypool
Congress
Baxter
Jeffries
Reappointment Of Mr Peshine Smith To Japanese Service
Mr Peshine Smith International Adviser to the Japanese Government is re-engaged for an 18 month term after a three year engagement. He formerly resided in Rochester New York.
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Peshine Smith
Rochester
N. Y
Gravier Revisits Norman Discovery of America
French geographer M Gravier proposes a theory that Normans reached America in the tenth century. General Dix and Miss Anthony recall no Norman presence in the area during that era.
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M. Gravier
America
General Dix
Miss Anthony
Rambler letter from New Harmony reports farming, politics and social life
Correspondence from New Harmony describes hearty appetites and local hospitality, critiques savage mastiffs, praises Democratic gains in Indiana, and comments on Baxter temperance bills, agriculture prospects, and Posey County court house progress. Also notes theater shows, court house plans, and Governor Hendricks praise of defeated opponents.
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New Harmony
Enitor Register
Posey
Gibson Counties
Register
Indiana
Baxter
Republican Party
Granger
Gibson
Vanderburgh
Rambler
Counterfeit Bill Found in Bible Tale Declares Broad Christian Ethic
A laborer in Albany, starving after job loss, finds a counterfeit ten dollar bill inside his deceased mother's Bible. He prays, seeks bread, but the note proves fake as he learns the Bible lesson on honesty and integrity without compromise.
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Albany
Col Whittlesey Praised for Election Canvass Efforts
The State Sentinel commends Col A T Whittlesey Secretary of the Democratic Central Committee for his hard work in the canvass. The endorsement notes his zeal and industry and says he spared no effort, despite challenging circumstances, to support the party’s campaign.
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State Sentinel
Col. Whittlesey
A.T. Whittlesey
Democratic Central Committee
Advertising wisdom on dull times and memory
A collection of aphorisms urging advertising to combat dull times and memory fade. It notes signs alone can't inform, ads drive recognition, and even honest men benefit from advertising. The piece cites a Pittsburgh Commercial quip about the Greeley campaign and crow for Democrats.
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Pittsburg
Greeley
Sale terms and admission notice for Posey County event
One-fourth of the purchase money to be paid in hand and the interest on the residue for one year in advance with like interest annually in advance. Maps or plats of lands available at the Auditor's Office Posey County. Admission 25 Cents. Doors open at 7 and performance to commence precisely. Police will be in attendance.
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Indiana
Locust Street
Estella House
Posey County
Court House
Mount Vernon
Posey
Center Township
Township 5
Frank D. Bolton
John G. Young
America
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Te de Witt Talmadge
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Tae Anpinz
James Sutton
Aldine Company
Maiden Lane
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Ind
Lichtenberger & Sons
Harmony Township
Charles Kimmerling
Joseph Fitzgerald
Benjamin Bailey
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